Dump trailer peoblem
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HHR
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The short answer is yes. I would only use this as a temporary solution until you replaced it with the manufacturer recommended unit, as the automotive solenoid may not be rated for the duty cycle or amperage etc.
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that appears to be one of those little hydo ready packs.. IE.. 12vdc motor ran hyd pump.
we use one on a truck with a spray bar...
bottom line.. as HHR said.. yes.. you can use a 3 wire vehicle type solenoid to do what you want. I have a ford 'firewall' mounted solenoid running the power pack on our spray bar setup.. it is repalcing hte chincey lil plastic cased one that the unit came with that failed in the first year.. this larger metal cased one has been operating at least 5 years..
we use one on a truck with a spray bar...
bottom line.. as HHR said.. yes.. you can use a 3 wire vehicle type solenoid to do what you want. I have a ford 'firewall' mounted solenoid running the power pack on our spray bar setup.. it is repalcing hte chincey lil plastic cased one that the unit came with that failed in the first year.. this larger metal cased one has been operating at least 5 years..
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We once replaced a $50 solenoid in a Massey combine with a $5 one off of a 70's Ford pickup starter. The Ford starter solenoid is only a intermittent duty solenoid but it worked quite well in a continuous duty application. Give it a try as they are still not expensive.
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While I have no specifics in front of me.. just looking at the practical side. most diesel pickups ( powerstrokes for sure ), use 2 batteries.. and the batteries for diesel trucks are generally larger than for gas vehicles / many diesel engines are larger than some gas.. and for the ones similar in size.. like 5.9 gas vs 5.9 diesel.. the diesel has more compression to overcome..... thus I'd IMAGINE the diesel start relay would be more HD ).
That all said with -0- specs in front of me.
ie.. guestimation.... thus I'd IMAGINE the diesel start relay would be more HD ). That all said with -0- specs in front of me.
Yes, that was my line of thought also.
Thanks guys, I'm off to NAPA.
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Oliver1655
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The local automotive parts store carried a replacement which was around $12 when I replaced mine. Just take the old one with your so they can match the numbers.